Method and device for speech analysis

a speech analysis and speech technology, applied in the field of speech analysis, can solve problems such as affecting to some exten

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-15
TRANSPACIFIC INTELLIGENCE
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[0010]This problem is solved by means of the method and the device in accordance with the invention.

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Although the choice of intervals used in normal speech takes place on an unconscious level, it has been found that it can be affected to some extent.

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[0017]FIG. 1 schematically represents a flow chart of one embodiment of a method for speech analysis in accordance with the invention. In a first step S1 a speech sequence is recorded. This could be effected by direct recording of speech for analysis in a processing unit, the subsequent analysis advantageously being effected in real time. However, it is likewise possible to record speech sequences in advance on a registering medium, such as a cassette tape, on CD discs, in computer memories, and so on.

[0018]Preferably, filtering is carried out in step S2. Such filtering could involve separating-off notes that are too short, such that only notes of sufficient duration, preferably above a predetermined time threshold value, are carried forward for analysis. Alternatively or as a supplement, the filtering operation could also involve perception of notes of sufficiently high strength, preferably above a predetermined amplitude threshold value. In this manner, too weak notes are screened...

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A device and a method for speech analysis are provided, comprising measuring fundamental notes of a speech sequence to be analysed and identifying frequency intervals between at least some of said fundamental notes. An assessment is then made as to the frequency at which at least some of these thus identified intervals occur in the speech sequence to be analysed. Among other applications are speech training and diagnosis of pathological conditions.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of International Application No. PCT / SE01 / 02482, filed Nov. 9, 2001, and claims the benefit of priority of Swedish Patent Application No. 0004221-8, filed Nov. 17, 2000, the content of both of which is incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a method and a device for analysing the human speech. The invention also relates to a method and a device for speech training, to a method and a device for providing speech syntheses as also to a method and a device for diagnosing pathological conditions.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]When a human being is speaking, the listener receives impressions and signals beyond what is actually uttered, i.e. the objective contents of the uttered words. These additional impressions and signals assist the listener in interpreting the factual contents of the uttered words and they also lead to a conscious or unconsciou...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G10L21/00G10L17/26G10L25/90
CPCG10L25/90G10L17/26
Inventor CLAVBO, BORJE
Owner TRANSPACIFIC INTELLIGENCE
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